U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico Hosts Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Ceremony and Charity Drive

ALBUQUERQUE - As part of Freedom250Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link., the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico will host an Hometown Heroes ceremony on July 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Las Cruces City Council Chambers to honor Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story for his leadership in advancing public safety. F.A. United States Attorney Ryan Ellison, Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez, and New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley will deliver remarks recognizing Chief Story's service to the community and the state.

As part of the Freedom250 initiative, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico is also conducting a community shoe and sock drive benefiting local organizations that serve human trafficking victims.

Freedom250 is a national initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and encouraging communities across the country to celebrate service, sacrifice, and civic engagement at the local level. Hometown Heroes is a Department of Justice recognition program honoring local individuals for exceptional service and contributions to their communities as part of the celebrations. Chief Story is being recognized by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico through this initiativefor his leadership in advancing public safety in New Mexico.

The ceremony is open to the public and media. The event will also be livestreamed on the City of Las Cruces YouTubeLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. channel.